Edgar Cayce's A.R.E. (Association for Research and Enlightenment)
Hidden GemEdgar Cayce's A.R.E. (Association for Research and Enlightenment) is a attraction in North End, Virginia Beach, best for curious first-time visitors, a quiet break from the beach, meditation and reflection.
At 67th Street and Atlantic Avenue, a few blocks past the hotels of the Resort Strip, sits the world headquarters of the Association for Research and Enlightenment — the organization built around the readings of Edgar Cayce, the Virginia Beach psychic and 'sleeping prophet' who settled here in 1925 and became one of the city's most famous historical residents. The visitor center offers free daily lectures, films, and tours covering Cayce's life and the holistic-health, dream-interpretation, and ancient-mysteries material in the archive, alongside a genuinely extensive metaphysical library open to browsing. Outside, a meditation garden and stone labyrinth give the grounds a quiet, reflective feel that's unlike anything else on the beach side of town, and a bookstore and gift shop round out a visit. Open daily 10am-5pm.
Amenities
- Free daily lectures, films, and tours
- Metaphysical research library
- Meditation room with ocean views
- Meditation garden and stone labyrinth
- Bookstore and gift shop
Know Before You Go
- Best for: curious first-time visitors, a quiet break from the beach, meditation and reflection
- Parking: Free on-site lot at 67th Street and Atlantic Avenue.
- Accessibility: Single-level visitor center; contact A.R.E. at (757) 428-3588 for current accessibility details.
- Dogs: not allowed
- Location: 215 67th St, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 (at Atlantic Avenue), Virginia Beach, VA
Last verified 2026-07-10.
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